Machine Operator Trainee/Mozzarella Pkg - 2nd shift

About the role

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-shift operational inspection to determine condition of packaging machine.
• Set up packaging machine and packaging line for product to be run.
• Monitor packaging machine during line operation to ensure proper operation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational/mechanical problems in a timely basis to ensure an efficient smooth flow of product.
• Change forming and non-forming film in a timely fashion to ensure a continuous, efficient flow of product.
• Perform changeover(s) as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a daily/weekly schedule as required.
• Maintain an open line of communication with casepack operators, palletizers, feeders, brine attendants, and Supervisor.
• Continuously monitor for abnormalities or inconsistencies in the texture, shape, color, or odor of the cheese.
• Continuously monitor for foreign material in or on the product, proper code and legibility of product to be packaged and of the carton.
• Continuously monitor for abnormalities or inconsistencies in the print quality and construction of shipper cartons.
• Ensure cartons are sealed to specification.
• Continuously monitor for a proper seal and vacuum of packages being run.
• Ensure proper weight ticket information.
• Ensure proper nutrition labels are in each pocket where required.
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times.

Requirements

• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Computer knowledge is helpful.
• High School Diploma/GED.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.